May Be Exaggerated a Little | Eric Stiles Art

Eric Stiles original painting on canvas, framed in a large float frame.

Eric Stiles original painting on canvas, framed in a large float frame.

If I had to define this piece, it would be an image of a thought, in all of its complexity. This seems to be a reoccurring theme in much of my work.

Handmade float frrame by Eric Stiles.

Handmade float frrame by Eric Stiles.

Squaring the canvas stretcher bars.

Squaring the canvas stretcher bars.

I put great care into every aspect of my work. This is assembling the stretcher bars for the canvas. They are not glued but have large tongue and groove joints that you beat together with a rubber mallet. Getting them perfectly square takes a while. The cross brace is assembled with pocket hole screws.

I wanted a substantial float frame. This is the first black one I've made. The edge stands 2 1/4", the face is 3/4" with another 3/4" float.

May Be Exaggerated a Little- in a large float frame I made. My frames are a little different than what you're use to. I want to show the edges.

An early version of the abstract painting process.

An early version of the abstract painting process.

A rare glimpse into the painting process. Only I can see the potential at this point.